Plover, Wisconsin – October 12, 2026 -- The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) has named three finalists for its 2026 Influential Woman in Trucking award: executives from Daimler Truck North America, PepsiCo and Tucker Freight Lines. The award, sponsored by TrueBlue's Centerline Drivers, has been presented since 2010. The winner will be announced at the WIT Accelerate! Conference & Expo in Dallas, Oct. 25-28.
Finalists span OEM, private fleet and for-hire carrier leadership
The finalists are Angela Lentz, chief people officer at Daimler Truck North America (DTNA); Mari Roberts, senior vice president of North America Supply Chain Centers of Excellence at PepsiCo; and Sauny Tucker, CEO of Tucker Freight Lines. WIT said they hold a range of leadership roles and have made a measurable impact on their organizations and communities.
Lentz sits on DTNA and Daimler Truck global HR committees after nearly three decades at the company
Lentz serves on the DTNA Operating Committee, the company's senior leadership body for North America, and on Daimler Truck's global Human Resources Operating Committee. Before leading DTNA's people organization, she held roles in purchasing, materials, quality and finance, including time at the Portland Truck Manufacturing Plant. She holds a Commercial Driver's License and supports DTNA's Women's Interactive Network, an employee resource group offering mentorship and professional development. WIT previously named her a Top Woman to Watch in Transportation.
Roberts oversees PepsiCo transportation and fleet operations after 26 years with Frito-Lay
Roberts leads operational excellence across manufacturing, warehousing, transportation, fleet and integrated business solutions for PepsiCo Beverage US and PepsiCo Foods US. She earned her Certified Transportation Professional credential in 2009. She chaired the National Private Truck Council (NPTC) Institute Board of Governors from 2014 to 2022 and now chairs the NPTC Board of Directors.
Roberts was a 2022 Influential Women in Trucking finalist. In 2026, the Asian American Business Development Center named her among its Outstanding 50 Asian Americans in Business.
Tucker built Tucker Freight Lines after acquiring Art Pape Transfer in 2018
Tucker entered trucking in 2001 with her husband, AJ Tucker. The couple acquired Art Pape Transfer in 2018 and built it into Dubuque, Iowa-based Tucker Freight Lines. She leads safety, human resources, recruiting and marketing while helping guide the carrier's growth and expansion.
Under her leadership, the company earned 2026 TCA Elite Fleet certification. WIT has also recognized Tucker Freight Lines as a Top Woman-Owned Business in Transportation and a Top Company for Women to Work in Transportation. Tucker herself is a WIT Top Woman to Watch in Transportation. The company supports Opening Doors, a Dubuque organization providing housing and resources for women and children.
Finalists will appear on a Dallas panel before the winner is revealed
All three finalists will take part in a panel discussion at WIT Accelerate! in Dallas, Texas. The winner announcement follows the panel.